runnig question

[ciaobella]

so i ran full out for 30 min...and i felt like i was working reallly hard!! and it was a lot more diffucult than the ellpitical machine...however... when i looked at the calories i only burned 300 as oppoesed to the 420-450 that i burn on the elliptical for that same time...so is this right?
should i keep running or go for the thing that burns more calories???

[iyamamaschke]

Re: runnig question

Running Burns Calories and unless you Plug your weight in it's not accurate it works out calories for a 150 lbs person as well as if you are putting out a Huge effort The elliptical always told me I burned this amazing amount of calories in the end it is wrong I found the effort on the elliptical much easier my HR was lower. If when you are running you get your HR up really good you are burning far more calories. I have found myself that running has slimmed me out the most of anything I did the Elliptical too and didn't see the results I wanted till I started running. You did great go your Perceived effort and also when you are heavier it's harder as you lose it gets easier.

[Richt]

Re: runnig question

IMHO, you should vary it. Varying excercise stops boredom from creeping in. Also, the calorie counter on some of the CV equipment isnt all that accurate.

Rich

[Richt]

Re: runnig question

But I think the bottom line is - Do which ever you prefer or enjoy! As excercise should be an enjoyment thing.

Rich

[wannabethintoo]

Re: runnig question

I agree with Rich. A variation of cardio exercise is the best way to go so that the body doesn't get used to the same exercise over and over again.

[2big4mysize]

Re: runnig question

do what you like the most and ignore those cal burning things. I remember when I plugged it all into the fitday activities section and I burned enough cals to lose over 10 pounds a week but it never happened like that or I'd have been a goalie in less then a yr.

[Isabeau]

Re: runnig question

Yeah, what they said! Just keep movin'!

[donkey23]

Re: runnig question

As far as the treadmill goes I burn twice as many calories when I walk at a moderate pace at an incline say 8-10% than just running fast flat for the same amount of time. They say that you have to have a 1% incline on a treadmill to simulate real flat ground anyways, a 0% run is more like running slightly downhill.

[Isabeau]

Re: runnig question

In fact, a 2% incline is recommended to simulate running outdoors in all my running/triathlon books and mags. It's not just to account for changes in grade, but wind resistence.

[ttdriver]

Re: runnig question

If you really want an accurate method of calorie burn, invest in a good heart rate monitor with a chest strap which you can program for your weight and age.

I have the Polar M61 and its very accurate.

Betty